Women in Indian Peasant Movement

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the significant role of women in the Indian peasant movement. These women played a crucial role in shaping the course of Indian history and contributed immensely to the struggle for social and economic justice.
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Who was the prominent leader of the Tebhaga movement in Bengal?

  1. Binodini Das

  2. Kalpana Joshi

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Binodini Das was a prominent leader of the Tebhaga movement in Bengal, which aimed to secure a fair share of crops for sharecroppers.

Which peasant movement in Andhra Pradesh was led by women?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Guntur Ryotwari Ryots' Association


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Guntur Ryotwari Ryots' Association was a peasant movement in Andhra Pradesh led by women, demanding reduction of land revenue and better working conditions.

Who was the founder of the Mahila Atma Raksha Samiti?

  1. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

  2. Sucheta Kriplani

  3. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

  4. Indira Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay founded the Mahila Atma Raksha Samiti, an organization dedicated to promoting women's rights and welfare.

Which peasant movement in Kerala was known for its slogan, 'Land to the tiller'?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Punnapra-Vayalar uprising


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising in Kerala was known for its slogan, 'Land to the tiller', and aimed to secure land rights for peasants.

Who was the leader of the All India Kisan Sabha?

  1. N.G. Ranga

  2. A.K. Gopalan

  3. S.A. Dange

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

N.G. Ranga was the leader of the All India Kisan Sabha, a prominent peasant organization in India.

Which peasant movement in Maharashtra was led by women?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Warli Adivasi movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Warli Adivasi movement in Maharashtra was led by women, demanding land rights and better living conditions.

Who was the prominent leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha?

  1. Vallabhbhai Patel

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vallabhbhai Patel was the prominent leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha, a peasant movement in Gujarat against increased land revenue.

Which peasant movement in Tamil Nadu was led by women?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Kudiyiruppu movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kudiyiruppu movement in Tamil Nadu was led by women, demanding land rights and better working conditions.

Who was the founder of the All India Women's Conference?

  1. Margaret Cousins

  2. Annie Besant

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Margaret Cousins founded the All India Women's Conference, a prominent organization working for women's rights and welfare.

Which peasant movement in Bihar was known for its slogan, 'Down with zamindari'?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Bihar Kisan Sabha movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bihar Kisan Sabha movement was known for its slogan, 'Down with zamindari', and aimed to abolish the zamindari system and secure land rights for peasants.

Who was the prominent leader of the Champaran Satyagraha?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the prominent leader of the Champaran Satyagraha, a peasant movement in Bihar against the oppressive indigo plantation system.

Which peasant movement in Uttar Pradesh was led by women?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Awadh Kisan Sabha movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Awadh Kisan Sabha movement in Uttar Pradesh was led by women, demanding land rights and better working conditions.

Who was the founder of the National Federation of Indian Women?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

  4. Vijayalakshmi Pandit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant founded the National Federation of Indian Women, a prominent organization working for women's rights and welfare.

Which peasant movement in Punjab was known for its slogan, 'Inquilab Zindabad'?

  1. Bardoli Satyagraha

  2. Champaran Satyagraha

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Ghadr Party movement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ghadr Party movement in Punjab was known for its slogan, 'Inquilab Zindabad', and aimed to overthrow British rule and establish a socialist society.

Who was the prominent leader of the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the prominent leader of the Quit India Movement, a mass civil disobedience movement against British rule in India.

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